Connecting the Olarm MAX

Before connecting the Olarm MAX, ensure that you power down your alarm system.

Cut and strip the 4-pin side of the reversible peripheral cable, and wire it into the terminals found on the back of the Olarm MAX.

Cut and strip the 5-pin side of the reversible peripheral cable, and wire it to the alarm panels keypad terminals.

See the diagrams below for visual reference:

LED States of the Olarm MAX

Power up your Alarm System and Olarm MAX while making reference to the table below for an understanding of the device’s LED states:

Connecting the Olarm MAX to the Olarm APP

There are two methods to add the device to the app. Follow the steps below:

Method 1: QR Code

In the Olarm APP, tap on “Add Device”

Select “Scan QR Code”

You will find the unique QR code on the back of the device beneath the internal power supply compartment. Scan the QR code and follow the prompts.

Method 2: Manually add device

In the Olarm APP, tap on “Add Device”

Select “Enter Serial”

You will find the unique serial number on the back of the device beneath the internal power supply compartment. Enter the serial number in the Olarm APP.

Enter the “V.Code” also found on the back of the device below the serial number and follow the prompts

Enter the Master code in the Olarm APP

All DSC PowerSeries panels require the Master Code in the app for full app functionality, you will be prompted to enter the Master Code.

Connect your device to WiFi

There are two methods to get the Olarm MAX connected to your WiFi network, follow the steps below:

Method 1: In-App Prompt

Method 2: WPS Mode

Press the “FN” button found on the back of the Olarm MAX near the screw terminals

• This will put the device in WPS Mode for around 3 minutes

• On the WiFi router of the network you are wanting to connect to, press the WPS button

  • The Olarm MAX will automatically pair with the WiFi network

Note: The Olarm MAX only supports 2.4GHz Wi-Fi

Troubleshooting DSC PowerSeries MAX Installation

• If there is more than one keypad on the system, make sure to set at least one of them to Global and Slot 1, the rest will follow with the respective partition and slot. To do this, follow the steps below:

  • Enter [*][8][Installer’s Code]- Enter Installer’s Programming. 

  • Enter [0][0][0] - Enter Keypad Assignment Section. 

  • Enter [0][1] - Enter Partition and Slot Section. 

• If you have an Evolution Kit connected and becomes unresponsive after the Olarm has been added, adding a PC5320 (DSC Wireless multiple receiver module) on it will resolve the issue.  

• Should the system not be arming or disarming through the Olarm APP, ensure that the Master/Keypad code has been entered in the app.